6.12 A & 7.12A & 8.12ABC

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

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What do bobcats and diamondback rattlesnakes compete for when mouse and swamp rabbit populations decrease?

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They compete for resources such as Eastern cottontail rabbits and sparrows.

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Which plant would best compete for sunlight in a rain forest ecosystem?

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Tall trees with broad leaves are best adapted to compete for sunlight in a rain forest.

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How does energy flow through a food pyramid?

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Energy flows from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers, and finally to tertiary consumers.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas without soil, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed a community but left the soil intact.

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What is an example of a primary succession event?

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An example of primary succession is the colonization of bare rock by lichens and mosses after a volcanic eruption.